Weeks Mills RD over West Br Sheepscot River
FairKennebec County, Maine · 2.2 MI SE of JCT RTE 32 · Structure no. 6238
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,438
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Weeks Mills RD over West Br Sheepscot River is a concrete frame carrying Weeks Mills RD over West Br Sheepscot River in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger than the Maine average of 53.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,438 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,157 by 2036. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Weeks Mills RD over West Br Sheepscot River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Weeks Mills RD over West Br Sheepscot River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Weeks Mills RD over West Br Sheepscot River carry?
About 1,438 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Weeks Mills RD over West Br Sheepscot River?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Weeks Mills RD over West Br Sheepscot River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.